I Took My Sex Life With Me

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It looks like Reneé Rapp isn’t the biggest fan of her college days.

In just under two years following her announcement to leave The Sex Lives of College Girls, the 25-year-old artist subtly criticized the HBO Max show in her newly released single titled “Leave Me Alone” on May 21st.

In the second verse of her song, Reneé sings, “I brought my romantic experiences along, but now the performance lacks spark.” She adds, “Give me some space, please, I just want to enjoy myself.

The singer famous for “Pretty Girls” (who played Leighton on the comedy series for two seasons before announcing her departure in July 2023), hasn’t explicitly stated that a certain line is a dig, but she did provide some background about the challenges she faced during the filming of Sex Lives, which was terminated in 2025 after the airing of its third season.

Renee shared with Alex Cooper during their podcast conversation in February, “My first year at College Girls was absolutely dreadful.” She went on to say, “It was just awful.

In simpler terms, the actress from “Mean Girls,” who openly identifies as bisexual but was involved in a straight relationship during that period, later expressed her initial struggles with self-doubt regarding portraying a LGBTQ+ character on screen.

She reminisced, “I exclaimed, ‘I’m doubtful if I deserve to be here,'” reflecting her persistent anxiety during that period. She wasn’t openly gay yet, but the fear of her sexuality being fluid or people ridiculing her or herself made the initial year of filming a nightmare for her.

Nevertheless, Reneé eventually came to cherish her character Leighton, a transformation she pondered upon when announcing her departure from the series created by Mindy Kaling. This series also featured Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, and Alyah Chanelle Scott.

As a follower and admirer, I expressed on Instagram: “Playing Leighton transformed my life in countless ways. She has made me love myself 10 times more than before our paths crossed, and I hope she inspired that same self-love in you all as well. Though small, her role is a significant piece of representation, and every little bit matters.

She added, “I wouldn’t be half the person I am without her and y’all.”

And Mindy echoed that sentiment, sharing that it was hard to see Reneé walk away from the series. 

On her Instagram Stories, the former Office star expressed her deep affection for Renee Rapp, saying, ‘We’ll definitely miss Leighton Murray!’ with a tinge of sadness.

For more stars who have made shocking exits from TV shows, keep reading. 

Even though viewers might have anticipated that Pedro Pascal’s character, Joel Miller, would meet a grim end given his in-game death in April 2025 mirrored the events of The Last of Us Part II from 2020, the scene where his character was viciously speared left fans in shock.

Meanwhile, Pascal, who met an onscreen demise in both ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, handled his frequent death role with a casual demeanor. When asked about it by ‘Entertainment Weekly’, he quipped, “I die a lot… I enjoy it.

Following what he referred to as “one exhilarating journey,” Peter Krause formally concluded his portrayal of Bobby Nash, the Los Angeles Fire Department captain on the procedural drama “9-1-1”, in an episode that aired on April 2025.

In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Krause expressed that Bobby Nash was created with selflessness in mind, mirroring the real-life heroes who put their lives on the line at work for the sake of others’ safety. This narrative thread pays tribute to these brave first responders.

Discussing the controversial death of the popular, albeit troubled, firefighter character, showrunner Tim Minear told Variety, “It was indeed a heated discussion, but after eight years in the making, it seemed necessary for us to move forward with creating authentic stories that carry weight, and this required someone’s departure.

Prior to the commencement of the third season for “The Sex Lives of College Girls”, Renee Rapp shared that she will no longer be a part of the show’s cast in the Max series.

In her social media post from July 2023, she expressed that some college friends had relocated her to Los Angeles and introduced her to many of her dearest companions. After two and a half years, these experiences have resulted in friendships like yours and this vibrant community.

The co-creator of the show, Mindy Kaling, also verified that Rapp was leaving. In an Instagram post, she expressed her affection for Renee Rapp, stating, “We are going to miss Leighton Murray so much when they depart, but we’re eagerly looking forward to seeing our friend on tour!!

Nearly a year and a half since speculation arose about Kevin Costner leaving the successful Paramount drama after four-and-a-half seasons, he officially announced in June 2024 that he wouldn’t be returning for the show’s concluding fifth season.

Ellen Pompeo wrapped up her 19-year stint as Meredith Grey on ABC’s drama series in February 2023, concluding her role as a regular cast member.

On The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2022, Pompeo expressed the need for a change, saying, “I need to shake things up a bit.” At the age of 53, she explained that her brain is like scrambled eggs and she needs something fresh. Just as you can’t solve The New York Times crossword puzzle every day, she feels it’s important to try new things.

As an ardent admirer, I’m sharing the news that Henry Cavill, who brought Superman to life in “Batman vs. Superman,” has chosen to part ways with Netflix’s fantasy drama after its third season. Excitingly, Liam Hemsworth is set to take over the role of Geralt for season four, and it seems he might continue in this epic saga beyond that point.

In a post on Instagram in October 2022, Cavill expressed that his role as Geralt of Rivia has been a blend of monstrous encounters and thrilling adventures. Regrettably, he will relinquish the medallion and swords for Season 4.

2022 saw the departure of original cast member Jesse Lee Soffer, who bid farewell to his cherished role as Detective Jay Halstead, ending a decade-long run on the show.

In a statement following his last performance on the NBC procedural, Soffer expressed that crafting this hour drama, week after week, has been a heartfelt effort from everyone involved in the show. He added that he will forever cherish his time portraying Detective Jay Halstead.

After five seasons, Damian Lewis departed Showtime’s Billions in Oct. 2021.

Back in August of 2021, I was absolutely heartbroken to learn that my beloved Emily VanCamp had bid farewell to her medical scrubs and stethoscope on the hit series The Resident from Fox. It seems she decided to move on, leaving a void in the hearts of fans like me who eagerly awaited each episode.

Following three captivating seasons playing Macy, Madeleine Mantock – the actress who portrayed the eldest sister on the CW reboot of Charmed – revealed her departure prior to season four in 2021. Expressing gratitude for the role as a significant honor, she expressed her delight working with our talented producers, creatives, cast, and crew in a public statement.

It transpired that Elizabeth Keen wouldn’t uncover Raymond Reddington’s true identity, as Megan Boone decided to depart from NBC’s The Blacklist at the conclusion of season eight. Consequently, her character was written off before she could read the letter containing all the secrets. In 2021, Boone commemorated the end of Liz’s journey on Instagram by referring to it as a “dream” experience.

In the second season of “Bridgerton,” one duke was missing. Rege-Jean Page, who had captivated viewers with his role in Netflix’s popular drama, left many hearts aflutter when it was revealed that he would not be reprising his character for the 2021 season.

Later on, he clarified to Vanity Fair that he had initially taken on a task, completed it, and then went on to do some additional tasks. In essence, that’s the entire account. He lamented that it wasn’t as glamorous as he had hoped.

In 2018, Ruby Rose first appeared in the Arrowverse crossover and subsequently played the lead role, Kate Kane (also known as Batwoman), for one season on the CW drama. This marked a historic moment as Batwoman, who is a lesbian character, became the first to headline her own television series. Following the airing of the season finale in 2020, Rose announced her departure from the role. The position was later filled by Javicia Leslie, who will portray Ryan Wilder and assume control of the Batcave in season two.

Later on in season two, Kate got a bit of a face swap and returned played by Wallis Day.

As your go-to lifestyle guide, let me share some insights about America Ferrera’s decision regarding the hit TV show, Superstore. In 2020, she chose to bid farewell to the series at the end of season five, which left Cloud 9 without a manager and the show without its lead character. However, due to the unforeseen circumstances brought about by the pandemic, she made appearances in the first two episodes of season six. When it was announced that season six would be the last, America returned for the series finale to ensure that beloved characters Amy and Jonah (played by Ben Feldman) received a heartwarming conclusion to their story.

In the finale of the Syfy series “The Magicians” during its fourth season in 2019, Jason Ralph’s character Quentin embarked on a mission to rescue Eliot (Hale Appleman), which he successfully accomplished. However, in doing so, Quentin made the ultimate sacrifice and did not reappear for the fifth and final season of the show. Despite the fact that characters can die in “The Magicians”, Ralph was absent from the series during its concluding episodes.

Ahead of the final season, Arrow‘s Emily Bett Rickards announced her exit in a poem of sorts.

Felicity and I are extremely close, but after the first to the seventh [something], she’ll have to bid farewell to you,” she penned down.

She did, however, return for a guest appearance in the show’s 2020 series finale.

In 2018, after extended contract talks, Lauren Cohan bid farewell to The Walking Dead. She was featured in only a few episodes of the ninth season, but her character Maggie Greene was conspicuously absent following a six-year time leap. There were expectations she might reappear in some form for season 10. After her series Whiskey Cavalier on ABC ended prematurely, those hopes were realized. Cohan made a spectacular comeback in the 16th episode of this season, which aired in October 2020.

Immediately following Cohan and Andrew Lincoln leaving the zombie drama, Gurira also said goodbye. She had joined the AMC series during season three as the katana-wielding character Michonne, and her final appearance was in a season 10 episode that aired in March 2020.

In the first season, I became a regular cast member, and then in subsequent seasons, I was Nicollette Sheridan, portraying the legendary Alexis Carrington. However, in anticipation of season three in 2019, I decided it was necessary for me to step away from the CW reboot, as I needed to be with my ailing mother.

George Eads left the CBS reboot during 2019, halfway through season three. At that point, he shared his wish to depart and invest more time with his loved ones.

The television series Lethal Weapon, featuring Fox, has been no stranger to cast departures. Actor Clayne Crawford was dismissed from the show following the second season, and in October 2018, Damon Wayans, his co-star, announced his intention to leave after completing the initial 13 episodes of the third season. In his own words, he stated, “I’m planning to quit the show in December once we finish the initial 13, so I don’t really know what they have planned for me, but that is my plan.” Given that Wayans is a 58-year-old diabetic and works long hours of up to 16 hours per day, he expressed feeling “too old for this” in reference to his character Murtaugh.

There wasn’t a necessity for producers to devise a new plan as the series came to an end after its third season.

During the ninth season of Shameless, Cameron Monaghan’s character was put behind bars. In actuality, after nine years on the series, Monaghan was eager to delve into fresh endeavors. However, in a surprising turn of events for television, he agreed to return for season 10 and was back when the show resumed for its 11th and last season in December 2020.

After nine seasons as Fiona Gallagher, Emmy Rossum announced plans to leave Shameless in 2018.

Executive producer John Wells confirmed that Emmy Rossum will continue to be associated with the Shameless family. He praised her significant contributions to the show, including her captivating portrayal of Fiona, her leadership on set, and her direction of several episodes. They are currently working diligently to create a fitting finale for season nine that appropriately acknowledges Fiona’s departure, while still honoring Emmy’s exceptional work. While it’s sad when an integral cast member decides to leave, the door will always be open for Fiona to revisit or even return permanently. John is excited to continue telling the tales of this unpredictable family and everyone on Shameless will miss Emmy and her remarkable portrayal of Fiona.

Chelsea Peretti initially appeared in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” when it first aired on NBC, but she didn’t stay for the entire series. In 2018, the actress shared her intention to depart from the comedy via a series of tweets. However, she mentioned that she might return at some point. Interestingly, her departure announcement was inspired by Emily Rossum’s farewell letter from “Shameless.” Peretti and her husband, Jordan Peele, welcomed a son in 2017. During season five, her character was on maternity leave and missed several episodes.

Lincoln parted ways with the grime, hard work, and chaos of the zombie apocalypse on The Walking Dead during season nine. At San Diego Comic-Con in July 2018, he expressed, “This group has been more like a dream surrogate family to me. But now it’s time for me to return to my actual family.

Following 15 years, Pauley Perrette chose to put down her lab coat and depart from NCIS in the year 2018. She explained, “I have such strong faith in God and the universe, and it became incredibly clear that this was the right moment.” After careful consideration, she decided to share the news herself on Twitter as she didn’t want it to be sensationalized. Abby’s departure, she emphasized, is not just a cheap TV plot device.

As a lifestyle expert looking back, I recall how Willa Holland’s departure from The CW’s Arrow was not an impromptu decision but something that had been planned for quite some time. Marc Guggenheim, our showrunner, shared this tidbit with TVLine in 2018. Willa requested a reduction in her episode count and eventually asked to be written off during season six.

Interestingly enough, Thea’s departure coincided with the return of Roy (Colton Haynes), her former love interest. This sent them on an adventure into the sunset, aiming to put an end to the perilous Lazarus Pits discovered by her late father.

Actress Grace Park, well known for her role on “Battlestar Galactica”, departed from the show “Hawaii Five-0” before its eighth season in 2017. She and fellow actor Daniel Dae Kim parted ways when talks to achieve equal pay with their fellow cast members didn’t succeed.

In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, I expressed my appreciation for the valuable lessons I’ve acquired, but I stand firm in the choices I made to uphold my personal integrity. I understand that everyone is doing their utmost, and each person brings their unique experiences to the table.

Much like Park, I found myself parting ways with the CBS drama during the transition between seasons seven and eight. In a heartfelt Facebook post, I shared that this decision wasn’t made lightly, as I had always been open to returning if the opportunity presented itself. However, it seems CBS and I couldn’t align on terms for a new contract.

The NBC drama’s fourth season concluded with Sophia Bush’s character contemplating a job offer from the FBI in New York, which meant leaving Chicago, the show’s namesake city. In December 2018, Sophia Bush disclosed that she left the series due to persistent abusive treatment.

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